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Promoting Employment for People with Disabilities in Federal Government

This resolution aims to boost employment for blind and significantly disabled individuals within government agencies. It requires Congressional support offices to designate special representatives and report on purchases from companies employing these individuals, potentially creating more job opportunities and self-sufficiency for citizens with disabilities.
Key points
Each Congressional support office must appoint an employee to promote purchases from companies employing people with disabilities.
These offices will annually report on their spending on products and services from such companies, explaining any instances where purchases were not made from these sources.
The goal is to increase employment opportunities for blind and significantly disabled individuals, including veterans, through preferential government procurement.
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Print number: 118_HCONRES_123
Sponsor: Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30]
Process start date: 2024-08-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Directing legislative branch support offices to take certain actions to promote the procurement of goods and services from the AbilityOne program established under chapter 85 of title 41, United States Code (commonly known as the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act), and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HCONRES_123.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-08-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Each Congressional support office must appoint an employee to promote purchases from companies employing people with disabilities.
  • These offices will annually report on their spending on products and services from such companies, explaining any instances where purchases were not made from these sources.
  • The goal is to increase employment opportunities for blind and significantly disabled individuals, including veterans, through preferential government procurement.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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